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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal
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when have I ever joked around? I'm all business.
luckyboyceo
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How do you guys wash your dress shirts?
I mostly dry clean mine but I'm in a pinch and need one for tonight and it desperately needs a wash. Could I just throw it in the washer/dryer and then iron/starch the hell out of it? Or is that a bad idea?
The unfortunate truth is that slim denim just isn't made for men with larger legs. There's probably something for him out there, but it's probably going to fit awkwardly considering the taper from his thighs to his feet is going to be huge.
I mostly dry clean mine but I'm in a pinch and need one for tonight and it desperately needs a wash. Could I just throw it in the washer/dryer and then iron/starch the hell out of it? Or is that a bad idea?
There's probably a Levi's fit for him but I can't think of the number off the top of my head. He could maybe fit into some Naked & Famous Weird Guys but he might have to size up.
The unfortunate truth is that slim denim just isn't made for men with larger legs. There's probably something for him out there, but it's probably going to fit awkwardly considering the taper from his thighs to his feet is going to be huge.
freenudemacusers
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The most important part of washing a shirt at home is the preparation. I remove all the buttons from my shirts so they do not become chipped or damaged while being handled. You really can't skip this IMO. I then take a couple of gallons of natural spring water, and heat it in in my copper drum. Copper is vital, as it will keep the water's temperature even throughout, which is necessary to avoid uneven shrinking.
I add my homemade detergent (fel-naptha, borax, washing soda, and a pinch of lavender) and stir, creating a nice lather. I then dip my shirt upside down in the water, careful to not agitate the fibers. Once fully submerged, I alternate a couple times between 5 minutes of gentle movement and 5 minutes of stillness. Once complete, I drain the water slowly into my organic herb garden, lift the shirt out, and let it hang in the crisp air. When slightly cold to the touch, I use any reserve spring water to iron the garment, and replace the buttons I had removed.
Pretty simple process once you do it a few times.
I add my homemade detergent (fel-naptha, borax, washing soda, and a pinch of lavender) and stir, creating a nice lather. I then dip my shirt upside down in the water, careful to not agitate the fibers. Once fully submerged, I alternate a couple times between 5 minutes of gentle movement and 5 minutes of stillness. Once complete, I drain the water slowly into my organic herb garden, lift the shirt out, and let it hang in the crisp air. When slightly cold to the touch, I use any reserve spring water to iron the garment, and replace the buttons I had removed.
Pretty simple process once you do it a few times.
I'm sure, somewhere, someone does this. Actually, it's more a somewhen - as in the Middle Ages.
luckyboyceo
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Fucking Montana.
CrazyDogg77
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Anybody know of good brands for suede bucks?
freenudemacusers
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walk over, johnston & murphy, duckie brown florsheim, bass
CrazyDogg77
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Thanks. And oh yeah what did toj change their brand name to? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
freenudemacusers
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luckyboyceo
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Might pick up a new TOJ0 this summer. The one I bought way back in 2009 is way too big. Interested to see how the tan colors look.
freenudemacusers
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I don't know what I want to cop anymore. maybe those upcoming balenciaga sneaks and a couple suits.
CrazyDogg77
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Yeah the TOJ0 is looking good. The MA-1 looks bad ass too but that price tag.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Dilemma here. The Sperry's I'm getting are apparently NOT at the store in town, they are different. That'd be fine because I have Amazon Prime so I can do 1 day shipping for $5. Thing is, the color I originally picked is not shipping from Amazon, so I can't use prime.
However, the tan ones are eligible for Prime. Shold I just go that route? They both look nice. Tan will be lighter. Light sole.
TAN:
http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store...etails?productId=7-100210&stockNumber=0532002
However, the tan ones are eligible for Prime. Shold I just go that route? They both look nice. Tan will be lighter. Light sole.
TAN:
http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store...etails?productId=7-100210&stockNumber=0532002
luckyboyceo
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A little too busy for my tastes (would be better as a shirt pattern I think), but for $50 you might as well take a chance on it.Brown gingham blazer I found for just $50 after tax at JCP. 100% wool, slim fit, stafford. Instant love.
"Son, I'll teach you the meaning of busy."
No, but really, I thought so too at first, but it works so well with navy pants. I couldn't pass it up.
freenudemacusers
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Could work well depending on what's in your closet. Besides for $50 it's worth a try.
freenudemacusers
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Yes. Maybe darker shoes?
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Well, I ended up wearing something almost completely different from what I'd planned, so... all that fuss over nothing, hahaha.
Still was super underdressed
But on the bright side... I got a pair of Clarks Desert Boots in Beeswax today. Been wanting these for a while, but I was waiting for a price drop. Picked them up for $70 at Sears, down from $100. They feel weird. I don't think I've ever worn any shoe that goes above my ankle. But I like 'em.
Still was super underdressed
But on the bright side... I got a pair of Clarks Desert Boots in Beeswax today. Been wanting these for a while, but I was waiting for a price drop. Picked them up for $70 at Sears, down from $100. They feel weird. I don't think I've ever worn any shoe that goes above my ankle. But I like 'em.
Illithid Dude
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This. The shirt length doesn't really bother me.
Bam Bam Baklava
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I like the shirt length. I would go with darker shoes. Maybe black suede?
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I really dig these Desert Boots. They are cool. I wonder if I should have gotten dark brown or stuck with these Beeswax.
luckyboyceo
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freenudemacusers
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link is busted
don't look as hulky in that jacket, you slimming down?
don't look as hulky in that jacket, you slimming down?
Frustrated_me
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Everything but the pants is awesome. Pants are nice but look too tight bro.
Frustrated_me
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Picked up there over the weekend, olive green marc jacobs.
penis envy?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
So I bought some navy blue pants. What color of dress shirt looks good with it? Got a white one but it may be too big. Also have silver, light blue, etc.
Also black or brown belt/shoes with navy pants?
Also black or brown belt/shoes with navy pants?
are they actually desert boots? i fell into that trap before. the original desert boots have a soft gum sole and have msrp of 120. there's another version, call the bushacre; same upper but a harder rubber sole and they're a bit cheaper.
How do you guys feel about Banana Republic non-iron tailored shirts?
I just recently had to decommission two of these shirts after 4.5 years. Spending all my money to move to California (plane tickets etc..) and got offered a job a the last minute. With the situation so bad in California I took it. Lost the move money and I could only afford two of those shirts and a pair of pants and wore these and only these to work for 3 months. (Washed them twice a week.)
I stained one recently with a pen I forgot didn't have the top on and the other got caught on a sharp edge and ripped right near the elbow.
By far, the best shirts I've owned, lasting me longer than another other shirt I bought since then. Loved the fit on them as well.
I just recently had to decommission two of these shirts after 4.5 years. Spending all my money to move to California (plane tickets etc..) and got offered a job a the last minute. With the situation so bad in California I took it. Lost the move money and I could only afford two of those shirts and a pair of pants and wore these and only these to work for 3 months. (Washed them twice a week.)
I stained one recently with a pen I forgot didn't have the top on and the other got caught on a sharp edge and ripped right near the elbow.
By far, the best shirts I've owned, lasting me longer than another other shirt I bought since then. Loved the fit on them as well.
reggieandTFE
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Not a fan of most BR items because similar J Crew items have a better value and fit for me. However, I love the two non-iron slim BR shirts i have.
I dig the outfit and fit, but in curious: do you get Regular or Short sportcoats? Mine drape a couple inches lower than yours.
luckyboyceo
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Yeah man, I'm slimming down slightly this summer. Think I'm about 5-6lbs lighter at the moment.
Thanks, dude. The pants had just come out of the dryer so they were extra tight. I think normally they're just fine though.
Also, nice shades.
Regular, the one I'm wearing is a 40R. I like my coats a bit on the shorter (and slimmer) side because they tend to work better with what I wear. I have a more traditionally cut suit that's a 42L though.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Do your clothes ever feel uncomfortable that tight or is it fine?
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Bushacre. They look exactly the same though. And very comfortable. I don't mind so much... but now I want the originals too.
luckyboyceo
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I have one pair of jeans that are pretty uncomfortable to wear now that I put on weight. Other than that, everything is fine considering they're generally lightweight materials.
Nothing (outside of the jeans) feels abnormally tight though.
Bam Bam Baklava
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What if you were about to take impromptu yoga class and you had nothing to change into.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Any tips on the blue pants thing? Black or brown shoes/belt? What color shirt should I try?
I have a dark purple but those together are not something in used to. Don't know if itd be too much for the office.
I have a dark purple but those together are not something in used to. Don't know if itd be too much for the office.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Thinking of making a mens grooming OT for all misc needs.
luckyboyceo
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I think brown looks way better with blue than black does. For that reason, I'd go with brown shoes/belt.
A crisp white shirt is a classic look that looks beautiful with blue. Outside of white, try looking into various shades of reds, greens and pinks. Honestly, blue is about as versatile as it gets. Just play around with stuff until you find something you like. That's the whole purpose of fashion anyway.
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Bam Bam Baklava
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I've always thought that pairing dark blue and black together was heinous.
Beautiful brown all the way [in this instance].
Beautiful brown all the way [in this instance].
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